Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)Up to 45 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricyes
At a glance: Confirmed: electric hookups and drinking water. No flush toilets. Listed for rigs up to 45 ft. Not listed: showers.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets No
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites Yes
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 37
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 45 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 5,300 ft
- Phone
- (208) 558-7658 (campground or managing office)
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 44.12000, -111.31361 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Riverside (Id - Targhee) 12.4 mi straight-line
- Buffalo (Idaho) 21.3 mi straight-line
- Buttermilk 22.3 mi straight-line
- Flat Rock (Idaho) 26.1 mi straight-line
- Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area 29.1 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
Warm River Campground is located on its namesake in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest of southwestern Idaho. Visitors love the campground for its river tubing opportunities. Fishing and hiking are popular as well.
Recreation
Warm River is a popular location for tubing and fishing. Anglers cast for whitefish, brook, rainbow and cutthroat trout.
Numerous hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails are in the immediate area, leading to natural springs, waterfalls and old railroad lines and tunnels.
Facilities
The campground offers one large group site that can accommodate up to 100 guests. Several single sites are also available, 11 of which are for tent camping only.
Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
Natural Features
The campground is situated along the slow-moving Warm River at an elevation of 5,200 feet. Thickets of willow line the riverbanks and pine trees offer partial shade.
Nearby Attractions
Ashton, Idaho, about 9 miles away, offers gas and grocery services.
Island Park is nearby, with numerous lakes, rivers, streams and trails, offering plentiful outdoor activities for visitors of all ages.
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are within a couple hour's drive as well, with outstanding scenery and wildlife.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Ashton 1N - 7.9 mi away, station at 5,212 ft - 88 ft lower than the campground (5,300 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 13 | 2.31 |
| Feb | 33 | 17 | 1.53 |
| Mar | 42 | 24 | 1.29 |
| Apr | 54 | 31 | 1.70 |
| May | 65 | 40 | 2.24 |
| Jun | 73 | 46 | 2.15 |
| Jul | 83 | 51 | 0.64 |
| Aug | 83 | 48 | 0.85 |
| Sep | 72 | 42 | 1.17 |
| Oct | 57 | 32 | 1.63 |
| Nov | 40 | 23 | 1.90 |
| Dec | 29 | 15 | 2.26 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 26, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.